Gainesville, Alachua County, FL
Places to go in Gainesville
73 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
108 Vine
3735 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA
Wellness
Ageless Spa Center
4780 NW 39th Ave Ste 7, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
Outdoors
Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park
3100-3346 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Outdoors
Alfred A. Ring Park
A hiking trail runs through this densely forested park with a wildflower garden & play area.
1801 NW 23rd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Food & Drink
Alpin Bistro
This buzzy French bistro with hip decor & a patio serves seasonal plates with imported beer & wine.
15 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Food & Drink
Amrit Palace
3105 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Wellness
AZULENE NAILS & DAY SPA II
3201 SW 45th St #30, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Food & Drink
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
6611 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Arts & Culture
Bo Diddley Plaza
111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Food & Drink
Boca Fiesta
Mexican fare, veggie options & margaritas served amid exposed beams, brick walls & an outdoor patio.
232 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Outdoors
Boulware Springs Park
This trailhead park has picnic facilities, a 19th-century waterworks building & a natural spring.
3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641, USA
Family
Bragging Rights Amusements
113 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Shopping
Butler Plaza
150+ stores, 35 restaurants & a movie theater make this sprawling outdoor complex a local staple.
3710 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Arts & Culture
Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
Modern museum from the inventor of Gatorade featuring interactive science & technology exhibits.
811 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Shopping
Celebration Pointe
Breezy, open-air plaza offering retail shops, restaurants, a movie theater & green space.
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Food & Drink
Coffee Culture
2020 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Outdoors
Cofrin Nature Park
Forested area with a half-mile hiking trail & wetlands fed by Beville Heights Creek.
4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Food & Drink
Crafty Bastards Restaurant
Craft beer & pub grub served in a strip-mall sports pub with live music, karaoke & trivia nights.
4860 NW 39th Ave A, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
Food & Drink
Curia On The Drag
2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Food & Drink
CYM Coffee Co
Busy cafe offering java, brews & light fare in a cozy, library-like setting with a porch.
5404 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
Outdoors
Depot Park
This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more.
874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Outdoors
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Lush park where visitors can hike to view small waterfalls, thick foliage & a 120-ft. cavity.
4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA
Food & Drink
Ellianos Coffee
Drive-thru chain doling out coffee & espresso drinks along with breakfast sandwiches & baked goods.
1521 SW 74th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA
Food & Drink
Embers Wood Grill
High-end chophouse serves surf 'n' turf & a broad wine list with a full bar & outdoor seating.
3545 SW 34th St Apt A, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA